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J380 BWT

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,805 mi
Last recorded25,805 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ380 BWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 25,805 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 25,800 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively binding o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 25,633 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 25,633 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 23,969 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 23,094 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 23,094 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 22,863 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 22,863 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 20,218 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 17,699 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 17,510 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 16,813 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 16,040 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,582 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?

Based on 30,067 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,586
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
5,181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,785
fog lamp not working 1,982
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,564
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,381
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J380 BWT is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Rascal fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J380 BWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Rascal typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J380 BWT is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 14 October 1991.

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